IMPROVEMENTS TO INTERACTIVE COMPUTER GAMES

摘要

A computer implemented game which uses a smart card (10) for obtaining additional game features. The computer software (8) running on the computing system (9) includes a portion of code which is generally locked from use. The locked portion of code represents additional characters, levels of play, and other game playing enhancements which may be played in the game. Unlocking of the code set occurs when a user has the appropriate smart card representing the character. Alternatively, the game playing computer software may receive installable code from the smart card which defines additional characters, levels of play, and other game playing enhancements for the user.